Gregory the Great: Perfection in Imperfection

by Carole Ellen Straw

Gregory I (590-604) is often considered the first medieval pope and the first exponent of a truly medieval spirituality. Carole Straw places Gregory in his historical context and considers the many facets of his personality--monk, preacher, and pope--in order to elucidate the structure of his thought and present a unified, thematic interpretation of his spiritual concerns.

Genres: History, Biography

309 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1988

Reviews

[Bill Mech]

Interesting subject, unapproachable style.